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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine) for Headache: I GET PROBABLY 4 OR 5 MIGRAINES A MONTH. I COULDN'T BEAR TO BE WITHOUT MY FIORICET. IT'S THE ONLY MEDICINE THAT SEEMS TO WORK FOR ME. IF I FEEL A HEADACHE STARTING, I TAKE 2 TABS AND WITHIN 20-30 MINS, THE HEADACHE IS GONE. IN ADDITION TO BEING A MOTHER OF 4 GIRLS, I HAVE RUN MY FAMILY DAY CARE FOR 17 YEARS AND I JUST WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO FUNCTION WITHOUT MY FIORICET. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL OTHER MEDICINESS BEFORE FIORICET, AND NOTHING SEEMED TO HELP SO I AM VERY THANKFUL FOR FIORICET. IT WORKS GREAT FOR ME.
I'VE TRIED TO AVOID THINGS THAT SET OFF MY HEADACHES, LIKE NOT EATING BEFORE 2 PM, OR MY PILLOWS NOT BEING RIGHT WHEN SLEEPING, BRIGHTNESS, SOUNDS, SMELLS AND STRESS. BUT SOME CAN'T BE AVOIDED. THANK YOU.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine) for Headache: I've had headaches since early childood and I swear I tried everything; OTC medicines, chiropractic, acupuncture, yoga, different diets, physical therapy, ultrasound. Finally after seeing a million doctors, including two neurologists and a pain specialist, I moved to a new state and started seeing a Physician's Assistant, who prescribed me Fioricet. What a diffrence in my life. My headaches go away within an hour or so now, instead of just "waiting it out" for 3 to 6 days. I would tell anyone with TMJ and/or tension headaches to try this. It works best if you take it as soon as you feel a headache coming on. I too tried to use it as a last resort, but I have learned that it's not worth the suffering.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine) for Headache: Fioricet was the only thing that would reduce my pain effectively, but can not take on an empty stomach!
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine) for Headache: I have been suffering from strong tension headaches since the birth of my second son. Fioricet has been wonderful. Fioricet has taken the pain away quickly and has allowed me to be a more pleasant parent to my children and a nicer co-worker.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine) for Headache: I've learned to 'live' with headaches; often lasting up to four days or more. I was prescribed Fioricet about two years ago and I find it to be a relief not to have to 'live' with a headache for days anymore. I'm careful about using it and often as a last resort after trying Advil and the like. Therefore I don't find it habit forming for me. It is an absolute relief drug.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine) for Headache: I used Fioricet for years to not only treat my headaches, but to help with tense aches and pains in my shoulders. It was the only thing that worked and allowed me to continue with my daily routine. I did notice that after taking it for such a long time I experienced some of the withdrawls. I would reccomend taking it but follow how your doctor says to take your dosages even if you think you are starting to have a "headache" it might just be a rebound reaction.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine) for Headache: I have been taking Fioricet as needed for about 15 years. I love it. If Fioricet doesn't help, nothing does. I do not find it to be habit forming at all. I do find that if i take it for too many days in a row it is not as effective and then I suffer from rebound headaches.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine) for Headache: Very effective medication for tension headache or migraine. Minimal side effects, i.e. drowsiness, etc.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine) for Headache: I have terrible headaches due to sinus problems and I have found that this medicine is a blessing and I take it when needed.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine) for Headache: I suffer from TMJ syndrome and sinusitis. I have recurring headaches. I have taken this drug on/off for 12 years. I am allergic to a lot of meds, so it's been well-suited for me. I do know it is habit forming, as if I have to take it for several days, I do have some withdrawl symptoms.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine) for Headache: this medication has been used as an as needed pain reliever. This is the only medication that works for my type of headaches.
This has been a wonder drug in my treatment with head pain.
Thank you Dr. Z
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine) for Headache: it made the pain go away but i then had to deal with the side effects that either came with the headache or from the meds but at least the pain was gone
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